CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV12 TKE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,583 mi
Last recorded76,583 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 TKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 76,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 62,012 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 56,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 52,289 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 47,937 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,458 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,003 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 40,972 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,976 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Front wipers smearing

Fail 13 Feb 2018 30,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Front wipers smearing

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2017 26,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,405 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV12 TKE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV12 TKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV12 TKE?

You can check the full history of HV12 TKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV12 TKE registered?

HV12 TKE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is HV12 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 TKE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV12 TKE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV12 TKE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.